Proverbs 17:16

Berean Standard Bible

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

King James Version

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

World English Bible

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

American Standard Version

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?